DESIGN HIGHLIGHTS: PLAYABILITY FOR ALL SKILL LEVELS
Enhanced Playability The renovated North Course will offer a more engaging and enjoyable experience for golfers of all skill levels. Wider fairways combined with strategically placed bunkers will create multiple shot options and reward thoughtful play. Sixteen greens will now be designed to accept bounce-in approaches—an improvement from two currently—opening the course to more creative shot-making. Forced carries over water will be eliminated for forward tees, improving accessibility, while five to six sets of tees will ensure a properly scaled challenge for every golfer. Strategic Elements The new design emphasizes strategy and variety, with bunkers positioned to encourage thoughtful decision-making. Redesigned green complexes will feature varied contours and multiple hole locations, while properly contoured fairway slopes will enhance playability and promote the ground game. Historical Inspiration Drawing from the heritage of the club’s original course, the redesign incorporates traditional bunkering styles and classic design features that celebrate Wilmington Country Club’s history. Highlights include the enhanced orchard feature on Hole 9 and strategic ground-game elements that harken back to traditional shot values. Enhancements The course will showcase memorable visual elements, including infinity-edge greens with spectacular long views, a dramatic reveal of the barn and oak tree on the finishing hole, and striking elevation changes that add both beauty and strategic interest to the round. Shortened and better-aligned green-to-tee connections will reduce unnecessary distance and improving overall flow.
The Proposed Course Design This balanced configuration creates tremendous variety, with total yardages ranging from 6,900 yards (championship tees) to under 5,000 yards (forward tees). Par 3s Ranging from 70-245 yards, each with distinct character and challenges. Includes dramatic drop shots, uphill plays, and varied green complexes. Par 4s Strategic holes with varied lengths and doglegs. Designed to reward thoughtful play with multiple approach options based on player skill level. Par 5s Diverse challenges including back-to-back par 5s (holes 5-6). Designed to be reachable for longer hitters while providing strategic options for all players.
PHOTO RENDERING OF HOLE #18
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